Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Typical Owls :: Barred Owl
Barred Owl Strix varia
Described by: Barton (1799)
Alternate common name(s): Northern Barred Owl
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
W. to se. Canada, c. and e. United States. C. Mexico;
Two populations;
(1) Se. Alaska, s. Canada (sw., s. and e. British Columbia, c. Alberta, c. Saskatchewan, s. Manitoba, c. Ontario, s. Quebec, Anticosti Is., New Brunswick, Prince Edward Is. and Nova Scotia) and nw. United States (nw. California, probably ne. Oregon to w. Montana).
(2) S. and se. United States (Gulf coast and s. Florida).
(3) Sc. Texas.
(4) N. and c. Mexico (c. plateau from Durango s. to Guerrero e. to San Luis Potosi, Puebla and Veracruz s. to Oaxaca).
Videos
Burnet Woods, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA - Apr 2, 2002 Source: William Hull
Description: Bird is sitting in tree cavity.
Sounds
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Florida Museum of Natural History
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: NatureSound Studio
Location unknown - Date unknown Source: NatureSound Studio
References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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